Articles related to "Druidic"



The Druids
No group in British history is more shrouded in mystery than the druids. The Greek and Latin sources that discuss them leave more questions than answers.
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Druidic Ceremonies at National Eisteddfod, Wales
Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth.
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A Character Slice of the Druids
Rome destroyed much of what we might have known of the Druids. What they can't change is the actions of good men and women, who give us an insight into their lives.
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The End of the Druids
What do we know of the mystical Druids so steeped in confusing and foggy history? More than you might think.
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Spotlight Interview #1
An interview with Selyndria, a practicing Wiccan in California. Covers two distinct Wiccan traditions as well as more general topics.
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Who Were the Ancient Druids?
The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records.
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The Seventh Heart
Review of author Marina Fitch's first novel, The Seventh Heart.
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The Celtic Triskele Pattern
The Triskele (from the Greek for three-legged) is an ancient pattern from Neolithic and Bronze-Age Celtic history with resonance in the modern world.
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Stonehenge and the Druids
Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site.
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Druids: The Iron Rulers of the Celts
The Druids ruled the Celts with iron fists, keeping their traditions in their own heads and sharing them with a precious few. The Druids ruled the religion, laws, and science of the Celts.
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Ancient nature consciousness, part 1: Druidism
In our era it is increasingly difficult to address environmental issues without some meaningful discussion of spirituality. There is much to be learned from the beliefs and practices of people who lived closer to the Earth and were more directly attuned to its moods and powers.
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The Eisteddfod
Everything you ever wanted to know about this exciting Welsh cultural tradition and its history.
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Blarney Castle, Ireland
Blarney Castle is one Ireland's most popular tourist destinations, attracting approximately 300, 000 visitors a year.
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Luxembourg Indigenousness
The indigenous Trevisi of Luxembourg were colonised by Rome 2000 years ago. Can their culturally unique descendants be described as indigenous today?
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Medieval Christmas Carols pt. 2
You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.
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Modern Druid Organizations
Modern Druidry is the continuation of an 18th Century revival of interest in ancient Druidry, with organizations worldwide.
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Tauren Paladins in World of Warcraft
Shifts in Tauren principles result in new paladins after the Cataclysm.
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A Brief Introduction to the Celts
The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.
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Branches of Wicca
Most religions have more than one branch of practice to it, or more than one sect. Wicca is no exception to this.
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Christian Attitudes Towards Christmas Trees
Christian opinion is divided on whether Christmas trees are Biblically permissible, morally neutral or a remnant of pagan rituals.
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Druids: Origin and Traditions
The origin of the Pagan or Shamanic Celtic Druids was documented through the years. It's been written they mysteriously disappeared. Or did they?
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Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Night Elves
The Night Elves, or Kal'dorei, are one of the oldest races in Blizzard's World of Warcraft game and as such provide a wealth of history and lore to base a character on.
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Halloween Through the Centuries
The association of Halloween with the dead as well as with evil spirits originates in pre-Christian Europe and may reflect universal supernatural customs and rituals.
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Indigenous Christmas Origins
Flying reindeer, Santa coming down the chimney, elves with pointy hats, mistletoe - all these Christmas myths originate from Aboriginal cultures.
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Llyn Cerrig Bach
Llyn Cerrig Bach is the site of a major deposit of Iron Age metalwork in a natural lake. It is believed to be a Celtic ritual site.
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Mugwort
Regarded as a sacred and magical herb by many cultures, Mugwort also enjoys a place in the herbal pharmacopeia.
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New Races and Class Combos in World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment will add two new races and more race/class options to its popular massively multi-player online roleplaying game with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.
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Runescape 3+ Quest Points
A look at the quests that give three or more quest points when done.
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St Seiriol and Penmon Priory
In our era it is increasingly difficult to address environmental issues without some meaningful discussion of spirituality. There is much to be learned from the beliefs and practices of people who lived closer to the Earth and were more directly attuned to its moods and powers.
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The Celts in Britain
The Celts settled in Britain during the first millennium B.C. bringing with them new technologies and customs. Their impact on the culture was long-lasting.
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The Druids
The theme for the month of March is: Druid Goddesses. Come learn a bit of the basics of this path before we get specific.
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A Modern Icon of the Virgin Mary
A work of art painted to represent the re-birth of an ancient English shrine to Our Lady contains images of the Virgin Mary, the rosary and the flowering of Christianity.
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Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
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Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
holy wells. castle matrix. st. fiachre. inistio

Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
holy wells. castle matrix. st. fiachre. inistio

Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
holy wells. castle matrix. st. fiachre. inistio

Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
holy wells. castle matrix. st. fiachre. inistio

Irish Holy Wells
Water in Ireland is usually holy to a saint...or once upon a time, to pagan gods and goddesses. Whether you believe any of that or not, just a little asking will get you some mysterious water stories to write home about. Here's a true one from the last quarter century.
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Iron John: Picture Book
Iron John by Eric A Kimmel with illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman is a wonderful introduction for both young and old to a fairy tale that is unfamiliar to most.
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Stonehenge Visit Versus Conservation Problems
The Stonehenge Solstice is only one conservation problem to be faced by English Heritage. Increased tourist interest has led to the need for a total site re-vamping.
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The Strength of Saint Patrick
An article dealing with the source of Saint Patrick's inner strength.
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Trying to Jesusify Christmas
Despite claims of appropriation, Christmas has always been a secular holiday. Jesusifying Christmas is unnatural.
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Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
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Seasonal Greetings from the Politically Correct
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt bewails the demise of the England's traditional Christmas from his cottage in Rosemary Lane amid seasonal political correctness gone mad. He looks at the traditional role of holly and mistletoe in the Christmas festival.
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Complex polyfragmentation: a coping mechanism for the survivor
Describes the way that a complex polyfragmented dissociative system might appear from the viewpoint of a survivor who has experienced it.
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Election | Entrapment | Hideous Kinky | Idle Hands
School election, thief affection, hideous kinky, and a movie that's stinky.
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The May Day Revels of Cornwall
Cornwall goes A'Maying in frenzied carnival at Padstow and decorous dance at Helston. The Travelsleuth seeks out fine dining at Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant with Rooms in Padstow and discovers a superb B&B run by explorer-writer Robin Hanbury-Tenison and his wife Louella on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
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Trick or Treat? Spooky Middle-Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien brushed most of the major Western holidays with his imaginary history. It's a shame he passed over Halloween. Or did he?
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